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Lam Family College of Business
Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Accounting
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap
Accounting BA + Accountancy MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Science in Accountancy
Master of Science in Accounting and Analytics
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Business Administration
General Business
Minor in Business Administration
Business Certificates
Certificate in Cybersecurity Management
Certificate in Financial Analytics
Certificate in Fintech
Certificate in Real Estate
Certificate in Information Technology Auditing
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
Graduate Certificate in Business Principles
Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Cybersecurity
Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Information Systems
Graduate Certificate in Ethical Artificial Intelligence
Graduate Business Certificate in Ethics & Compliance
Graduate Certificate in Finance
Graduate Certificate in International Business and Global Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Marketing in the Digital Economy
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business
Decision Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Business Analytics
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap
Business Administration (Business Analytics) BS + Business Analytics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Decision Sciences
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap
Business Administration (Decision Sciences) BS + Business Analytics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Graduate Certificate in Decision Sciences
Minor in Business Analytics
Minor in Decision Sciences
Economics
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
ECON ADT Roadmap
Economics BA + Quantitative Economics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Science in Quantitative Economics
Minor in Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Finance
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap
Minor in Finance
Certificate in Financial Analytics
Certificate in Fintech
Certificate in Real Estate
Graduate Certificate in Finance
General Business
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 12 Units Roadmap (2011)
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap (2021)
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap (2021)
BUS ADT with 21 Units Roadmap (2011)
Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management
First-Time Student Roadmap
BUS ADT Roadmap (2011)
BUS ADT Roadmap (2021)
HM ADT Roadmap
Minor in Hospitality and Tourism Management
Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Information Systems
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap
Business Administration (Information Systems) BS + Business Analytics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Business Analytics
Minor in Information Systems
Certificate in Cybersecurity Management
Certificate in Information Technology Auditing
Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Cybersecurity
Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Information Systems
International Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in International Business
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap
Minor in International Business
Graduate Certificate in International Business and Global Leadership
Labor and Employment Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Labor and Employment Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
LPPS ADT Roadmap
GS or SJS ADT Roadmap
Minor in Labor and Employment Studies
Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Management
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap
Minor in Management
Graduate Certificate in Ethics & Compliance
Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business
Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Concentration in Marketing
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BUS ADT with 15 units Roadmap
BUS ADT with 18 units Roadmap
Minor in Marketing
Graduate Certificate in Marketing in the Digital Economy Certificate
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Business Analytics
World Development Studies
Graduate College of Education
Education Doctoral Program
Education Minor Program
Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education
PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential
Equity, Leadership Studies, and Instructional Technologies (ELSIT)
Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design and Online Teaching Innovation
Master of Arts in Education: Concentration in Special Interest Area
Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Leadership
Master of Arts in Instructional Design and Technology
Master of Arts in Equity and Social Justice Education
Secondary Education
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Special Education
Certificate in Inclusive Early Childhood Practices
Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Education: Concentration in Special Education
Master of Arts in Special Education
Minor in Special Education
Minor in Deaf Studies and American Sign Language
Visual Impairment Credential
Orientation & Mobility Credential
Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential
Education Specialist Intern Credential
Extensive Support Needs Credential
Early Childhood Special Education Credential
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
First-Time Student Roadmap
Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences BS + MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Teaching and Educational Services Credential Programs
Multiple Subject Credential Programs
Single Subject Credential Program
Education Specialist Credential Programs
Education Specialist Added Authorizations
Specialist Credential Programs
School Services Credential Programs
Other Services Credential Programs
College of Ethnic Studies
Africana Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
SJS ADT Roadmap
Africana Studies BA + Ethnic Studies MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Minor in Africana Studies
American Indian Studies
Bachelor of Arts in American Indian Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
SJS ADT Roadmap
Minor in American Indian Studies
Asian American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Asian American Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
SJS ADT Roadmap
Asian American Studies BA + Ethnic Studies MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Asian American Studies BA + MPA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Arts in Asian American Studies
Minor in Asian American Studies
Critical Mixed Race Studies
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies, BA
Master of Arts in Ethnic Studies
Certificate in Ethnic Studies
Ethnic Studies Empowerment Certificate
Latina/Latino Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Latina/Latino Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
SJS ADT Roadmap
SPAN ADT Roadmap
Latina/Latino Studies BA + Ethnic Studies MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Latina/Latino Studies BA + MPA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Minor in Latina/Latino Studies
Race and Resistance Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Race and Resistance Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
Race and Resistance Studies BA + Ethnic Studies MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
SJS ADT Roadmap
RRS ADT Roadmap
Minor in Arab and Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies
Minor in Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies
Minor in Queer and Trans Ethnic Studies
Minor in Race and Resistance Studies
Race, Ethnicity, and Health
First-Time Student Roadmap
ADT Transfer Roadmap
College of Health and Social Sciences
Child & Adolescent Development
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Community, Health, and Social Services
First-Time Student Roadmap
CAD ADT Roadmap
ECE ADT Roadmap
ETE ADT Roadmap
PSY ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Early Care and Education
First-Time Student Roadmap
CAD ADT Roadmap
ECE ADT Roadmap
ETE ADT Roadmap
PSY ADT Roadmap
Child and Adolescent Development (Early Care and Education) BA + Early Childhood Special Education Credential + Special Education MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Child and Adolescent Development: Concentration in Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential
First-Time Student Roadmap
CAD ADT Roadmap
ECE ADT Roadmap
ETE ADT Roadmap
PSY ADT Roadmap
CAD (Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential) BA + Special Education MA + Visual Impairment Credential SF State Scholars Roadmap
CAD (Elementary Education Teaching) BA + Special Education MA + Mild to Moderate Support Needs Credential SF State Scholars Roadmap
CAD (Elementary Education Teaching Pre-Credential) BA + Special Education MA + Extensive Support Needs Credential SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development Pre-K to 3rd Grade
First-Time Student Roadmap
CAD ADT Roadmap
ECE ADT Roadmap
ETE ADT Roadmap
PSY ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Care and Education
First Time Student Roadmap
SF State Scholars Roadmap
ECE ADT Transfer Roadmap
CAD ADT Transfer Roadmap
ETE ADT Transfer Roadmap
PSY ADT Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Pre-K to 3rd Grade
First Time Student Roadmap
CAD ADT Transfer Roadmap
ECE ADT Transfer Roadmap
ETE ADT Transfer Roadmap
PSY ADT Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in PK-3 Integrated Teacher Education Program
First Time Student Roadmap
ECE ADT Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies: Concentration in Special Education Integrated Teacher Education Program
First Time Student Roadmap
Minor in Early Childhood Development
Counseling
Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling: Concentration in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling
Minor in Counseling
Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling Designation – Post-Master’s Level
Criminal Justice Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
AJ ADT Roadmap
LPPS ADT Roadmap
SJS ADT Roadmap
SOC ADT Roadmap
Criminal Justice BA + International Relations MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Minor in Criminal Justice Studies
Minor in Juvenile Justice
Minor in Prison Reentry Studies
Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel
Bachelor of Arts in Family and Community Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising: Concentration in Design
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Merchandising: Concentration in Merchandising
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics: Concentration in Dietetics and Nutrition Science
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics: Concentration in Foods and Community Nutrition
First-Time Student Roadmap
NUTR ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design and Architecture
First-Time Student Roadmap
Dietetics Certificate
Master of Arts in Family and Consumer Sciences
Gerontology
Master of Arts in Gerontology
Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Concentration in Exercise and Movement Sciences
First-Time Student Roadmap
KIN ADT Roadmap
Kinesiology BS + Kinesiology MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Kinesiology BS + Special Education MA + Clinical or Rehabilitative Services: Orientation and Mobility Credential SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology: Concentration in Integrated Teacher Education Program in Physical Education
First-Time Student Roadmap
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Minor in Athletic Coaching
Minor in Empowerment Self-Defense
Graduate Certificate in Exercise Physiology
Graduate Certificate in Movement Science
Graduate Certificate in Physical Activity: Social Scientific Perspectives
Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ADN-BSN)
ADN to BSN Roadmap CSM
ADN to BSN Roadmap CCSF
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure)
First-Time Student Roadmap
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing (Entry Level)
Master of Science in Nursing: Concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner
Physical Therapy and Clinical Laboratory Science
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clinical Laboratory Science
Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
First-Time Student Roadmap
PHS ADT Roadmap
Master of Public Health
Minor in Public Health
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration
First-Time Student Roadmap
ADT Roadmap
Minor in Holistic Health Studies
Minor in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
Certificate in Holistic Health Studies
Sexuality Studies
Master of Arts in Human Sexuality Studies
Minor in Queer and Trans Studies
Minor in Sexuality Studies
Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
First-Time Student Roadmap
Social Work (BA) + Gerontology MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
SWHS Transfer Roadmap
Master of Social Work
Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
First-Time Student Roadmap
SOC Transfer Roadmap
Sociology BA + Gerontology MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Minor in Sociology
Urban Studies and Planning
Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Planning
First-Time Student Roadmap
Urban Studies and Planning BA + MPA SF State Scholars Roadmap
ADT Roadmap
Minor in Urban Studies and Planning
College of Liberal & Creative Arts
Anthropology
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
First-Time Student Roadmap
ANTH Transfer Roadmap
Anthropology BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Arts in Anthropology
Minor in Anthropology
Certificate in Ethnography
School of Art
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
4 Year Roadmap
ARTH Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Art: Concentration in Art History and Studio Art
First-Time Student Roadmap
ARTS or ARTH Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art
First-Time Student Roadmap
ARTH Transfer Roadmap
ARTS Transfer Roadmap
Master of Fine Arts in Art
Minor in Art History
Minor in Studio Art
Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts
First-Time Student Roadmap
FTVE Transfer Roadmap
Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Arts in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts
Master of Fine Arts in Broadcast & Electronic Communication Arts
Minor in Media Literacy
Certificate in Music/Recording Industry
Cinema
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema
First-Time Student Roadmap
FTVM Transfer Roadmap
Master of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies
Master of Fine Arts in Cinema
Minor in Animation
Minor in Cinema
Classics
Bachelor of Arts in Classics
First-Time Student Roadmap
Classics BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
HIST ADT Roadmap
ADT Roadmap
Master of Arts in Classics
Minor in Classics
Minor in Modern Greek Studies
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
Communication Studies BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
COMM ADT Roadmap
Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Minor in Communication Studies
Conflict Resolution
Creative Writing
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing
First-Time Student Roadmap
Transfer Roadmap
Master of Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Minor in Creative Writing
School of Design
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design: Concentration in Product Design and Development
First-Time Student Roadmap
Industrial Design (Product Design & Development) BS + Design MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design
First-Time Student Roadmap
Visual Communication Design BS + Design MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Arts in Design
Minor in Design
English
Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in English Education
First-Time Student Roadmap
English (English Education) BA + English (Composition) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (English Education) BA + English (Linguistics) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (English Education) BA + English (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Linguistics
First-Time Student Roadmap
English (Linguistics) BA + English (Linguistics) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (Linguistics) BA + English (TESOL) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (Linguistics) BA + English (Composition) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Literature
First-Time Student Roadmap
English (Literature) BA + English Literatures MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (Literature) BA + in English (Linguistics) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (Literature) BA + English (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (Literature) BA + English (Composition) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in English: Concentration in Professional Writing and Rhetoric
First-Time Student Roadmap
English (Professional Writing & Rhetoric) BA + English (Linguistics) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (Professional Writing & Rhetoric) BA + English (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
English (Professional Writing & Rhetoric) BA + English (Composition) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
ADT Transfer Roadmap
Undergraduate Certificate in Computational Linguistics
Graduate Certificate in Computational Linguistics
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Certificate in Immigrant Literacies
Certificate in Teaching Post-Secondary Reading
Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing
Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Composition
Certificate of Special Study in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Master of Arts in English Literatures
Master of Arts in English: Concentration in Composition
Master of Arts in English: Concentration in Linguistics
Master of Arts in English: Concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Minor in Literature in English
Minor in Linguistics
Minor in Professional Writing and Rhetoric
History
Bachelor of Arts in History
First-Time Student Roadmap
History BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
HIST Transfer Roadmap
Certificate in Historical Research (Honors)
Master of Arts in History
Graduate Certificate in History Education
Minor in History
Humanities and Comparative World Literature
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
ADT Roadmap
LPPS ADT Roadmap
HIST ADT Roadmap
PLSI ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Comparative and World Literature
First-Time Student Roadmap
ENGL or SPAN ADT Roadmap
Comparative and World Literature BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
4 Year Roadmap
ARTH Transfer Roadmap
Humanities BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Minor in American Studies
Minor in Comparative and World Literature
Minor in Humanities
Minor in Video Game Studies
Master of Arts in Comparative Literature
Master of Arts in Humanities
International Relations
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
First-Time Student Roadmap
ADT Transfer Roadmap
Transfer Roadmap
International Relations BA + MA SF State Scholar Roadmap
Master of Arts in International Relations
Minor in African Studies
Minor in European Studies
Minor in Global Peace, Human Rights, and Justice Studies
Minor in International Relations
Minor in Latin American Studies
Minor in Middle East and Islamic Studies
Minor in Pacific Asian Studies
Minor in South Asian Studies
Certificate in Global Health
Certificate in Migration and Refugee Studies
Certificate in International Risk Analysis
Jewish Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Modern Jewish Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
HIST or POLS Transfer Roadmap
Minor in Jewish Studies
Journalism
Bachelor of Arts in Bilingual Spanish Journalism
First-Time Student Roadmap
JOUR ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Four Year Roadmap
Transfer Roadmap
AAT AD-T Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism: Concentration in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
First-Time Student Roadmap
Transfer Roadmap
AAT AD-T Roadmap
Minor in Bilingual Spanish Journalism
Minor in Journalism
Liberal and Creative Arts Certificate
Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
HIST ADT Roadmap
LPPS ADT Roadmap
PLSI ADT Roadmap
ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Preparation
First-Time Student Roadmap
Liberal Studies (Integrated Teacher Preparation) BA + Curriculum and Instruction MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Minor in California Studies
Minor in Comic Studies
Certificate in Creative Nonfiction Comics Making
Modern Languages and Literatures
Chinese
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Chinese Language
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Chinese Literature & Linguistics
First-Time Student Roadmap
Chinese (Chinese Literature & Linguistics) BA + Chinese MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese: Concentration in Flagship Chinese Language
First-Time Student Roadmap
Master of Arts in Chinese
Minor in Chinese Language
Minor in Chinese Literature and Linguistics
French
Bachelor of Arts in French
First-Time Student Roadmap
Master of Arts in French
Minor in French
German
Bachelor of Arts in German
4 Year Roadmap
Minor in German
Italian
Bachelor of Arts in Italian
First-Time Student Roadmap
Minor in Italian
Japanese
Bachelor of Arts in Japanese
First-Time Student Roadmap
Minor in Japanese
Korean (KOR)
Persian
Minor in Persian Studies
Russian
Minor in Russian Studies
Spanish
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
First-Time Student Roadmap
SPAN ADT Roadmap
Spanish BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Arts in Spanish
Minor in Spanish
Modern Language Learning and Teaching Certificate
Certificate in Multilingual and International Business Competencies
Certificate in Multilingual and International Tourism Competencies
Museum Studies
Minor in Museum Studies
Master of Arts in Museum Studies
Music
Bachelor of Arts in Music
First-Time Student Roadmap
MUS ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Music
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Music: Concentration Composition
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Music: Concentration in Instrumental Performance
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Music: Concentration Jazz/Ethnomusicology
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Music: Concentration in Music Teacher Preparation
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Music: Concentration Music Production
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Music: Concentration in Vocal Performance
First-Time Student Roadmap
Master of Arts in Music
Master of Music
Minor in Music
Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
First-Time Student Roadmap
LPPS Transfer Roadmap
PHIL Transfer Roadmap
Philosophy BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy: Concentration in Philosophy and Law
First-Time Student Roadmap
PHIL Transfer Roadmap
SJS Transfer Roadmap
LPPS Transfer Roadmap
Master of Arts in Philosophy
Minor in Philosophy
Minor in Philosophy and Religion
Political Science
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
First-Time Student Roadmap
LPPS Transfer Roadmap
POLS Transfer Roadmap
Political Science BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Political Science BA + MPA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Certificate in Pre-Law
Master of Arts in Political Science
Minor in Critical Social Thought
Minor in Political Science
Religious Studies
School of Theatre & Dance
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
First-Time Student Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
First-Time Student Roadmap
THA Transfer Roadmap
Theatre Arts BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Arts in Theatre Arts
Minor in Dance
Minor in Global Dance and Music
Minor in Theatre Arts
Women and Gender Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Women and Gender Studies
4 Year Roadmap
SJS Transfer Roadmap
Women and Gender Studies BA + MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies
Minor in Disability Studies
Minor in Feminist Health Justice
Minor in Women and Gender Studies
College of Professional & Global Education
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Business Administration: Concentration in General Business, BS
Roadmap
Criminal Justice Studies, BA
Roadmap
Ethnic Studies, BA
Roadmap
Nursing (Accelerated-Prelicensure), BS
Psychology, BA
Roadmap
Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration
Credential Programs
Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program: School Psychology
School Nurse Services Credential
Certificate Programs (Academic)
Business Administration Certificate
Business Analytics Certificate
Clinical Laboratory Science
Data Science and Machine Learning for Biotechnology Professionals Certificate
Dietetics Certificate
Digital Marketing Certificate
Ethnic Studies Empowerment Certificate
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate
Hospitality & Tourism Management Certificate
International Business
Liberal and Creative Arts Certificate
Paralegal Studies
PK-12 Climate Justice Education Graduate Certificate
Pre-Health Professions
Pre-Nursing
Pathway Programs
American Language Institute
University Pathway Program
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Graduate Pathway Program
International Relations Graduate Pathway Program
College of Science and Engineering
Biology
Bachelor of Arts in General Biology
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BIOL ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BIOL Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BIOL Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Marine Science
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BIOL ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Microbiology
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BIOL ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Biology: Concentration in Physiology
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
BIOL ADT Roadmap
Master of Science in Biology: Concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology
Master of Science in Biology: Concentration in Integrative Biology
Master of Science in Biology: Concentration in Physiology and Behavioral Biology
Master of Science in Biomedical Science: Concentration in Biotechnology
Master of Science in Biomedical Science: Concentration in Stem Cell Science
Minor in General Biology
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
CHEM ADT Transfer Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
CHEM ADT Roadmap
Biochemistry BS + Chemistry (Biochemistry) MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
Chemistry BS + MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Chemistry: Concentration in Biochemistry
Minor in Chemistry
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
COMP Transfer Roadmap
Certificate in Data Science and Machine Learning for Biotechnology
Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Minor in Computer Science
Minor in Computing Applications
Cooperative Education
Data Science for Biology and Chemistry, Graduate Certificate
Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
5 Year QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
Civil Engineering BS + MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
5 Year QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
Computer Engineering BS + Electrical and Computer Engineering MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
5 Year QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
Electrical Engineering BS + Electrical and Computer Engineering MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
5 Year QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
Mechanical Engineering BS + MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minor in Civil Engineering
Minor in Computer Engineering
Minor in Electrical Engineering
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
The School of the Environment
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
First-Time Student Roadmap
ENVS ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Geography
First-Time Student Roadmap
GEOG ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
GEOL ADT Roadmap
Earth Sciences BS + Geosciences MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
ENVS ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies: Concentration in Natural Resource Management and Conservation
First-Time Student Roadmap
BIOL ADT Roadmap
Certificate in Climate Change Causes, Impacts, and Solutions
Certificate in Weather Study
Master of Arts in Geography
Master of Arts in Geography: Concentration in Resource Management and Environmental Planning
Master of Science in Geographic Information Science
Master of Science in Geosciences
Minor in Earth Sciences
Minor in Geography
Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics: Concentration in Mathematics for Advanced Study
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
MATH ADT Roadmap
Mathematics (Mathematics for Advanced Study) BA + Mathematics MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics: Concentration in Mathematics for Liberal Arts
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
MATH ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics: Concentration in Teaching
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
MATH ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
QR Pathway 1/2 Roadmap
QR Pathway 3/4 Roadmap
MATH ADT Roadmap
Applied Mathematics BS + Mathematics MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
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MATH ADT Roadmap
Statistics BS + Statistical Data Science MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Master of Science in Statistical Data Science
Minor in Mathematics
Physics and Astronomy
Bachelor of Arts in Physics
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PHYS ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Arts in Physics: Concentration in Astronomy
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PHYS ADT Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Physics
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PHYS Transfer Roadmap
Physics BS + MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Physics: Concentration in Astrophysics
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PHYS ADT Roadmap
Physics (Astrophysics) BS + Astronomy and Astrophysics MS SF State Scholars Roadmap
Bachelor of Science in Physics: Concentration in Physics for Teaching
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PHYS ADT Roadmap
Master of Science in Astronomy & Astrophysics
Master of Science in Physics
Minor in Astronomy
Minor in Physics
Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
First-Time Student Roadmap
PSY ADT Roadmap
Psychology BA + Psychological Science (Developmental Psychology) MA SF State Scholars Roadmap
Certificate in Data Science for Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychological Science: Concentration in Developmental Psychology
Master of Arts in Psychological Science: Concentration in Mind, Brain & Behavior
Master of Arts in Psychological Science: Concentration in Social, Personality, and Affective Science
Master of Science in Industrial Organizational Psychology
Master of Science in Psychology: Concentration in Clinical Psychology
Master of Science in Psychology: Concentration in School Psychology
Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Psychology Designation
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Accounting (ACCT)
Africana Studies (AFRS)
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American Indian Studies (AIS)
American Studies (AMST)
Anthropology (ANTH)
Apparel Design & Merchandising (ADM)
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Classical Archaeology (CLAR)
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Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)
Comic Studies (CMX)
Communication Studies (COMM)
Comparative World Literature (CWL)
Computer Science (CSC)
Counseling (COUN)
Creative Writing (C W)
Credit by Evaluation for Experiential Learning (CEEL)
Criminal Justice Studies (C J)
Critical Social Thought (CST)
Dance (DANC)
Decision Sciences (DS)
Design (DES)
Early Start English (ESE)
Early Start Math (ESM)
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Experimental College (EXCO)
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Global Peace Studies (GPS)
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Holistic Health (HH)
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Humanities (HUM)
Information Systems (ISYS)
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Interdisciplinary Studies Education (ISED)
Interior Design (ID)
International Business (IBUS)
International Relations (I R)
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Jewish Studies (JS)
Journalism (JOUR)
Kinesiology (KIN)
Korean (KOR)
Labor Studies (LABR)
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Latina/o Studies (LTNS)
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Library Education (LIB)
Management (MGMT)
Marine Science (MSCI)
Marketing (MKTG)
Mathematics (MATH)
Middle East & Islamic Studies (MEIS)
Modern Greek Studies (MGS)
Modern Languages and Literatures (MLL)
Museum Studies (M S)
Music (MUS)
Nursing (NURS)
Nutrition & Dietetics (NUTR)
Persian (PRSN)
Philosophy (PHIL)
Physical Therapy (PT)
Physics (PHYS)
Political Science (PLSI)
Psychology (PSY)
Public Administration (P A)
Public Health (PH)
Race and Resistance Studies (RRS)
Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (RPT)
Religious Studies (RELS)
Russian (RUSS)
Science (SCI)
Secondary Education (S ED)
Sexuality Studies (SXS)
Social Work (S W)
Sociology (SOC)
Spanish (SPAN)
Special Education (SPED)
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences (SLHS)
Theatre Arts (TH A)
Urban Studies and Planning (USP)
Women and Gender Studies (WGS)
Master of Arts in Anthropology
This program is currently suspended.